DETERMINED KONTA VOWS TO IMPROVE AFTER WIMBLEDON RUN

The 26-year-old, who was the first British female Virginia Wade 39 years ago to reach the Wimbledon semi-finals, is taking a short break from the court ahead of her preparations for the US Open in August.

And Konta says she has unfinished business after suffering a straight sets defeat to five-time champion Venus Williams in SW19 and admits she still has her sights firmly set on winning Grand Slams and becoming the world number one.

"I know there's a lot of work to be done between now and achieving such things," she said.

"I've got a massive amount of room to grow in all areas of my game to be quite honest.

“I can physically improve. I'd like to get stronger, move even better on the court and maximise my movement.

"I'm constantly looking to be more mentally strong and technically sound. I'm trying to leave no stone unturned."

Konta, who was ranked 150 in the world at the start of 2015, has also revealed how her best ever run at the All England Club has been positively received away from the court.

“It's great that so many people got invested and involved in my match and were living the moment with me," said Konta, whose quarter final defeat over Simona Halep was watched by a peak of 7.4 million viewers.

"I've definitely noticed that I've been recognised on the street more but it's always positive. People have only said good things and congratulated me on my run and said I've inspired them or their children.

"It's a massive compliment and a brilliant thing for tennis."

Sportsbeat 2017